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Scouting the 2017 Flacons schedule: Lions look to pounce following stadium opener

Editor’s note: The Falcons’ 2017 schedule is comprised of AFC East and NFC North opponents as well as their traditional NFC South opponents. The series continues with Week 3 and the Detroit Lions.

Over the next two weeks we’re going to take a closer look at the Falcons’ 13 opponents this season, with the final three scouting reports focusing on their NFC South rivals.

Scouting the Falcons schedule:

Next up: Detroit Lions

2016 record: 9-7

All-time series record: Lions lead, 24-12

Last meeting: Lions won 22-21 on Oct.